# Why isnt R12 AC refrigerant used anymore?

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**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [June 8, 2008, 1:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/why-isnt-r12-ac-refrigerant-used-anymore/49692 "2008-06-08T01:13:57Z")\
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**Author:** ![Justin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justin/32/7459_2.png) [@Justin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Justin)\
**Post date:** [June 8, 2008, 6:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/why-isnt-r12-ac-refrigerant-used-anymore/49692/6 "2008-06-08T06:41:35Z")

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I just retrofitted my 84 Supra with a cheap auto parts store kit the other day. Blows nice and cold 🙂

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